Community Profile
Welcome to beautiful Lander, Wyoming!
The City of Lander, Wyoming was established in 1884, incorporated by the Fremont County Commissioners on July 12, 1890, and became a First Class City on January 16, 1963. Lander is known for its recreational opportunities, entertainment, relaxation, scenic beauty, business opportunities and just plain fun!
Population
Age
15 or younger: 19%
16-24: 12.2%
25-44: 26.7%
45-64: 25.5%
65+: 16.6%
Average Age: 39.7 yrs.
Ethnicity
Caucasian: 88.1%
Native American/Alaska Native: 6%
Hispanic/Latino: 3.5%
Multi-Race: 2%
Asian: .3%
African American: .1%”
Climate
Temperature
Annual Average: 44.9°
January Average: 20°
July Average: 86°
Precipitation
Annual Average: 13.4″
Average Snowfall: 108″
Sunshine Days
Clear Days: 114
Partly Cloudy: 122
Cloudy: 129
Additional Info
Average Humidity: 47%
Average Wind Speed: 6.8 MPH
Average Growing Season: 79-101 Days
Elevation: 5357 ft.
Education
Lander is part of the Fremont Country School District #1.
School Enrollment
- Preschool & Kindergarten 9.3%
- Grades 1-12 75.5%
- College 15.2%
Education Attainment
- High School Graduates 29.1%
- Some college or Assoc. Degree 31.7%
- Bachelor’s Degree 17%
- Masters, Professional or PhD Degree 9.1%